Solve 49/12+1/5

$$\frac { 49 } { 12 } + \frac { 1 } { 5 }$$

Evaluate

$$\frac{257}{60}\approx 4.283333333$$

Solution Steps

Least common multiple of 12 and 5 is 60. Convert \frac{49}{12} and \frac{1}{5} to fractions with denominator 60.

$$\frac{245}{60}+\frac{12}{60}$$

Since \frac{245}{60} and \frac{12}{60} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{245+12}{60}$$

Add 245 and 12 to get 257.

$$\frac{257}{60}$$

Factor

$$\frac{257}{2 ^ {2} \cdot 3 \cdot 5} = 4\frac{17}{60} = 4.283333333333333$$